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MARY C. GALLAGHER

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

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Silver Spring, Maryland

MARY GALLAGHER Obituary

MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Age 91)
On Friday, November 14, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. Gallagher, Sr.; mother of Kenneth F. Gallagher, Jr., Margaret Logan, Kathleen Weichbrod, Mary Ann Klotz, Dorothy E. Gallagher and James P. Gallagher; grandmother of 16 and the late Rory and Gretchen Weichbrod; great-grandmother of 12; sister of Dorothy Van Tassel, Lois Sheridan and the late James P. Haney, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, ATTN: Web Gift, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or RJW Foundation, at Rory J. Weichbrod Unfinished Business, Inc., 123 Lexington Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY GALLAGHER

Sponsored by Ann Sheridan.

24 Entries

Dorothy Gallagher

November 13, 2023

Mom, I miss you and I love you. I want to thank you for sharing our ancestry information with me. This has helped me on my journey to find and remember our loved ones past and present. I have such fond memories of your parents, my grandparents and our visits to Pittsburgh, PA. I know your whole Haney/McGuire family are together in heaven. Rest in peace Mom. PS tell Dad that we call the Redskins the Commanders now. I am not sure how he will take that but just deliver the news to him should he not know by now.

Dorothy Gallagher

November 14, 2020

I miss you Mom. Love, your daughter Dorothy

May 16, 2015

Mom I sure do miss you. We had two first holy communions. First for Logan and then for Claire. They both looked like little angels. I am so fortunate and blessed that you raised us in your faith. You are an inspiration to me. God willing I will be with you when my time on earth is over. I will keep praying for God's Grace and his will for me to continue to live in the way you taught us. You showed us that love was neither selfish or unkind and that love is to be shared. I love you Mother. I am glad you are finally with Dad in heaven. He was wondering where his 'Mary' was and I am sure his faith filled spirit awaited you with a feeling of happiness.

May 16, 2015

Thank you Ann Sheridan Potosky for keeping Mom's Guest Book open for us for this year.

Ann Sheridan

May 8, 2015

Happy Mother's Day, Mary,
Know that you were and are well loved.

Nancy Simone

May 6, 2015

To all the Gallagher family. So late in sending condolences but just learned recently of your mothers passing away. She was the warmest and kindest person to me as I was growing up on Medway St. Once our families moved into our next home, I recall many Sunday roast beef dinners at your house and the wonderful kitchen smells, She never failed to ask how my family was because she really cared and that will remain with me forever. Way too many more memories to share, but some of my best growing up. God Bless You and keep you. Love, Nancy Williams Simone

Rett morales

November 24, 2014

I hope you are all doing well and I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you all

November 23, 2014

Dear Mom,
I know you are with Dad, Gretchen, Rory, Uncle Jimmy and Grandma and Grandpap but but you are so missed already. I cherish all our talks and all you taught me while growing up. You were true to your faith your entire life and I taught us that by example. Thank you for being my Mom and I was so blessed to have you in my life. Untill we meet again may God hold you in the palm of your Hand. I love you Mom.

Eileen Berkley (Van Tassel)

November 21, 2014

Hi Gallagher Family,

I'm so sad to hear Aunt Mary is gone. I'm sure she is safe in Heaven and with your Dad, Rory and Gretchen. She is out of pain and in good hands. I will keep you all in my prays.

November 20, 2014

Wonderful memories of Mary. May God rest her soul.
Rose Mary McAleer

Dorothy Gallagher

November 19, 2014

Mom, what a glorious person you were. You taught me love and compassion those virtues within you. All you gave was from your heart. Everyone who knew you saw your tremendous caring spirit. Thank you for helping me. Eternal love shines bright upon you. Your love endures. Your baby daughter, Dorothy Eileen

Robin Cunningham

November 18, 2014

Dorothy, You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May the precious memories of your mom help to comfort all of you in the days and years ahead.

November 18, 2014

Keeping you mother and your family in my prayers.
Macy Butler

Honey Monge

November 18, 2014

Jam very sorry of youost Kathy. Please know that if you need anything. I am here!!! We will have you and your loved ones in our prayers. Respectfully, Honey,Kevin, and Heberto Monge- Morales

Theresa H

November 17, 2014

My condolences to the family of Mary Gallagher. May you allow the peace of God to help you to cope during this time of need. (Phillipians 4:6,7)

Carol Boyd

November 17, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We too will miss Aunt Mary, even though we are on the other side of the country we all have fond memories of Aunt Mary.

November 17, 2014

So sorry for your loss Dorothy! Prayers always for your mom. God bless you and your family!

Dorothy van tassel

November 17, 2014

I'm sorry that you're gone but happy that the pain is gone. I will miss our long phone conversations but will cherish the memories of the great big sister that I had.

Sharon Lambert

November 17, 2014

Keeping you in my prayers. I'm happy you had your Mom with you till the ripe age of 91.

November 17, 2014

Mom, you are forever in my heart as you join Dad, Rory, and Gretchen in everlasting peace. Your spirit will be with us always. Thanks for teaching me to bake and all of the wonderful things you instilled in all of your children. Keep watching over us. I love you more than you know..... Love, Kathy

Peace be with you

Susan Musumeci

November 17, 2014

God hold you in the comfort of His hands during your sadness. I will hold the family up in prayer.

Karen Parker

November 16, 2014

Would like the Whole Gallagher family know you are in my thoughts and prayers and Your Mother was always so kind to me and never minded when I would come over to bake cookies with the girls! I always felt like part of the family growing up and she will truly be missed but now with all her loved ones who left before her,enjoying with that cute little smile she always wore!!! Hugs

Maury and Lynda McMahon Huguley

November 16, 2014

Ken We are so sorry for your loss Your mother was a lovely person. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynda and Maury

Ann Sheridan

November 16, 2014

Dear Peggy and Gallagher Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I still remember fondly spending the night with Peggy while in high school and having "talks" with your Mom. She always made me feel so welcome in your house on Elnora St.

This poem might bring you some comfort at this very difficult time. It always touches my heart.

"To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me."

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May your Mom rest in peace.
Love to all, Ann